Marriott Shoals' Larry Bowser Wins Top Hotelier Award

FLORENCE, AL, Nov 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, is proud to announce that its own
General Manager Larry Bowser was presented with the prestigious
Hotelier of the Year Award for his exemplary customer service,
employee relations and the hotel's award-winning achievements over
the past year.

Awarded annually since 2000 by the Alabama Restaurant Association and
the Alabama Hospitality Association, the Hotelier of the Year Award
recognizes individual excellence in the hospitality industry. With
leadership and personality, Bowser has helped the Marriott Shoals
Hotel & Spa remain one of the top hotels since opening, and achieve a
#1 ranking for 2012 out of all the full-service Marriott hotels in
the country. The property has been consistently ranked among the 10
best Marriott properties each year since the Shoals operation opened
in June 2005.

Rich with Southern charm and hospitality, the Marriott Shoals Hotel &
Spa sits luxuriously where conservative elegance meets the beauty of
nature. Calling this property unique among Florence, Alabama lodging
would be an understatement. The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is set in
the Tennessee River Valley, inviting guests to experience a new level
of refinement and charm.

Plush guest rooms at this standout among hotels near University of
North Alabama feature modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet
and private balconies with stunning river views.

Just minutes from this Florence, Alabama, lodging, guests can indulge
in two championship Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses that offer
a challenge, yet attract players of all skill levels. This Florence,
Alabama midtown hotel's 6,000-square-foot European spa allows guests
to refresh their body, mind and spirit, delivering the pinnacle of
rejuvenation. The hotel also features indoor and outdoor pools, as
well as a whirlpool and fitness room.

About the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
For a unique Muscle Shoals vacation, this AAA Four Diamond hotel's
accommodations offer private balconies with picturesque views of the
Tennessee River. In addition to spectacular Robert Trent Jones golf
packages, the Marriott features 192 guest rooms and 7 suites on six
floors with modern, upgraded amenities. In addition, the Marriott
Shoals Hotel and Spa offers 30,000 sq. ft. of elegant space
accommodating up to 1,200 guests available at our Muscle Shoals, AL
hotel's banquet facilities.